As promised in the previous column, I will now give you an idea of average salaries from entry level to various manager levels. After you finish this article, you should be able to prepare yourself for any negotiation on your next career step.
Here you are the basic salary of each field, separates by year of experiences:
Position Entry Level 3-5 Exp Manager 5 Exp up
Administration 9,000 18,000 30,000
HR 14,900 31,000 54,000
Finance & Accounting 13,800 23,000 60,000
Sales & Marketing 14,300 27,000 66,000
IT 12,000 23,000 70,000
Purchasing 13,400 24,000 58,000
Production, Planning
Manufacturing 13,000 20,600 46,000
Engineering 16,200 22,000 62,000
Quality Assurance 15,000 25,000 62,000
Logistics 13,900 23,000 64,000
Legal 13,600 22,000 63,000
Call Centre 11,000 22,000 58,000
The figures below are averages of salaries collected by Manpower's experience based on salaries only - not including other benefits, such as bonuses.
Many factors come into play when negotiating salaries. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me using the information at the end of the column. I am very happy to answer any questions from my lovely readers.
For those of you who are considering changing jobs, please make sure you know the standard basic salary and other benefits that the new employer will provide.
Above all. follow your heart and do want you feel happy about.
Wannaporn Srivatthanangkoon is marketing communications manager of Manpower, a leading employment services company. She may be contacted at hrrecruitment@manpower.th.com And now you can follow us for available positions from our Twitter @jobinthailand or Facebook page of Manpower Thailand.